Chronology of Coverage

Feb. 26, 2015

Feb. 23, 2015

Mindfulness meditation helped older men and women get a good night’s sleep, a rigorous new study found. MORE

Dec. 7, 2014

U Htein Lin was detained for more than six years in Myanmar as a political prisoner, but has recently returned to teach meditation to prisoners and guards; says that meditation helped him survive his own incarceration, and that he wanted to pass on that skill to others. MORE

Nov. 23, 2014

New York's latest wave of teaming up ancient practice of meditation with Type A Manhattanites has led to a new type of networking; studios like the Path, invitation-only meditation class, enables entrepreneurs and potential investors, job-seekers and employers, to meet while striving for reflection. MORE

Nov. 2, 2014

May. 12, 2014

Research suggests meditation and mental exercises may be better than drugs at helping people cope with attention problems. MORE

Apr. 26, 2014

Mark Oppenheimer Beliefs column notes that followers of spiritual master Sri Chinmoy, who died in 2007, carry on his teachings at vegetarian restaurants around the world; although Chinmoy-afiliated restaurants are owned by individuals, they all extol their teacher’s philosophy, which married meditation to the practices of art, literature and above all vigorous exercise. MORE

Jan. 19, 2014

Dan Hurley Eureka column notes mindfulness studies reveal how meditation, which can decrease stress and improve focus, also has some unwanted side effects; observes excessive meditation can inhibit creativity and decrease ability for implicit learning; says finding balance between meditation and mind wandering, and knowing when to do both, is key. MORE

Nov. 3, 2013

Mindfulness, Buddhist-inspired concept that encourages people to be in the moment by meditating, has become trendy among overworked television stars, executives and even Silicon Valley techies; many new conferences and events have sprung up, offering suggestions on how to achieve inner peace and disconnect from the tethers of technology. MORE

Oct. 12, 2013

Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, forms unique partnership with Emory University to merge the hard science of the laboratory with the soft science of the meditative mind; project involves small band of Tibetan monks and team of translators working to bring Western science to monastic education system in India, while Western scholars ponder meditation and consciousness. MORE

Jul. 7, 2013

Gray Matter column by psychology Prof David DeSteno describes his research on meditation's effects on cognitive abilities, to be published in journal Psychological Science; notes that his research found that those who meditate are more likely to help others in pain. MORE

Mar. 23, 2013

Alina Tugend Shortcuts column observes that misconceptions surround practice of mindfulness, which is part meditation and part greater awareness of one's surroundings. MORE

Jan. 10, 2013

Meditation may be centered on rejection of the material, but several savvy brands are aware that some material is essential, unless the dedicated meditator prefers shivering nudity, and are introducing meditation-specific clothing collections. MORE

Jan. 6, 2013

Mirabai Bush Preoccupations column says The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society is aiming to show how meditation techniques can bolster productivity and creativity in organizations. MORE

Dec. 16, 2012

Op-Ed article by author Maria Konnikova examines lessons that can be learned from way in which Sherlock Holmes trained his mind, particularly his focus on concentration, which in essence is what many cognitive psychologists refer to as mindfulness; highlights research that shows both physical and mental benefits of mindfulness training and meditation. MORE

Jun. 17, 2012

Op-Ed article by author James Atlas reflects on his decision to go to a Buddhist meditation center, and on the ways in which the teachings of Buddhism offer a retreat from the hectic modern world. MORE

May. 20, 2012

Noa Jones travel article on irony of the anxiety she felt while spending three weeks driving a spiritual guru and meditation master across the United States. MORE

May. 10, 2012

Many people who practice meditation tout its beneficial effects on their brains; role that it plays in brain development has been the subject of several theories and a number of studies. MORE

May. 10, 2012

Meditation can offer many benefits such as relaxation, stress relief, healing, spiritual awareness and improved concentration; variety of approaches and techniques exists, making it accessible to anyone looking to gain the benefits. MORE

Apr. 22, 2012

Stretch column notes growing number of New York City yoga studios that are increasing focus on mediation, in addition to physical movement. MORE

Jan. 1, 2012

Susan Gregory Thomas travel article on visiting the Jesuit Center in Wernersville, Pa, which provides a vacation of affordable peace and quiet, complete with guided meditation; chart of other travel destinations recommended for quiet retreats. MORE

Dec. 4, 2011

Many overworked urban professionals are attending rural Buddhist retreats, where they find peace by meditating silently alone for a week or even a month at a time. MORE

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